My boyfriend and I really dig our folding Wald baskets (the same ones KnottedYet referenced above). I've had them on my commuter bike for a couple years now (he for about 6 months) for our ~3 mile commute to campus and just generally getting around town. I love that I can toss any bag(s) I want in them depending on my needs for that day: backpack, messenger bag, tote bag, lunch bag. They're also great for grocery shopping, since the "standard" reusable cloth grocery tote fits in there perfectly.
Of course, they add some weight to your bike that is not as easy to remove as clip-on panniers, but for me personally, it's a small price to pay for the versatility.
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03-29-2011, 05:24 AM #1
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03-29-2011, 08:35 AM #2
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I used a backpack for my first 2 years commuting. It affects your balance, you sweat under it, and you are limited as to what you can carry.
I now have Ortlieb panniers, and i can set things in them ( liquids, for example) and when i get to my destination, they're right where I put them. I can balance my two panniers on my bike so that it doesn't affect my balance at all. And i don't get that sweaty back or sudden shifts in movement like i used to get from my backpack.I like Bikes - Mimi
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03-29-2011, 12:21 PM #3
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Thank you for the replies!
I guess it should seem obvious, but until I read some of the responses to my questions, I really wasn't sure switching to panniers would be very helpful. Now that I've read what you've had to say, it seems pretty obvious that I should get some panniers for my commute.
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03-29-2011, 05:29 PM #4
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Get the Wald baskets... seriously, they are incredibly versatile!
and cheap!
and made in the USA!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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03-29-2011, 05:39 PM #5
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and nearly thief-proof!
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03-29-2011, 05:43 PM #6
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There you go, 3 votes for the Wald pannier baskets... See, we did your shopping for you!
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03-29-2011, 06:46 PM #7
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Make that 4 votes (unless I already voted?
). Nope, 4 votes.
Oh heck, my review here:
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04-02-2011, 08:19 AM #8
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Oh, *do* free your back. It will bother you at first 'cause you'll think you forgot something
And panniers, schmanniers. Get an Xtracycle so you can carry everything :P
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